[BIG POPPA]

Elvis was was waaaaaaaaaay more of an impact on music.

 

[roadtonowhere08]

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Originally Posted by BIG POPPA /img/forum/go_quote.gif Elvis was was waaaaaaaaaay more of an impact on music.

Not talking about impact; talent was the issue and entertainer was the key word.

On that note, so as not to get this closed, I will bow out.

 

[HONEYBOY]

Actually I think Michael had a greater impact on music, more talented and the best performer/entertainer for the longest while (better than elvis). Just listen to some music when MJ was at his peak and then listen to the music that was current in those days and you'll see the extraordinary distinction in Michael's music. Yes he had his issues but one can't deny the impact this man had particularly to the pop music industry.

Oh and the only celebrity audiophile I know of is myself hahaha!

 

[saintalfonzo]

Elvis regurgitated the music of black musicians into a form white parents found acceptable, except for the pelvis gyro-action part.

 

[donunus]

I'm surprised no one posted the mccoy turner pic wearing some stax

 

[DocHamm]

Hugh Laurie has been seen wearing Bose.

 

[condor]

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Originally Posted by DocHamm /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hugh Laurie has been seen wearing Bose.

Bose Headphones + his Sota Turntable are bad Karma :/

 

[CDBacklash]

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Originally Posted by roadtonowhere08 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Michael Jackson was more talented than Elvis, and I am not taking it back

I have to agree. Talent gets you nowhere, and is really only evident at a young age. When elvis started IMO he was pretty crap. Michael Jackson was great at a very young age, which I believe is the true indication of talent.
As far as Elvis goes, I will go so far as to say he was very skilled and had excellent musicianship. I am sure there was talent at play, but it wasnt as key a factor as the previous with regards to Michael, whom had obvious shortcomings as a child but was singing way way way way beyond his years.
Both of them got the limelight because of a. luck and b. skill later in life.

also @ KBI since when did only the US matter? [size=xx-small]oh wait...[/size]

 

[chinesekiwi]

Many celebs have had UE customs done for them, including many NBA stars:

Ear Art Gallery - Community - Ultimate Ears

there's a whole lot by clicking next.

Also this guy:

James Gandolfini

Don't recognize the name? Oh, you'll recognize the face:

Yep, Mr. Tony Soprano.

Randy Johnson (MLB pitcher) is also reputed to be one as well.

 

[chinesekiwi]

Oh yeah, stolen off Audiogon:

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Fabio's whole house system: MAIN SYSTEM AmPro HD4600 video projector Stewart custom 12-foot ElectriMask perforated screen Faroudja VP 400 line quadrupler Runco LJR 11 laserdisc player Pioneer Elite LD-52 laserdisc player Lexicon CP-3 surround processor Krell KIS Reference A power amps (4) Krell MDA-600S power arnps (2) Krell KSA-100S power amps (2) Krell KSA-300S power amps (2) Krell KPS 20t CD player Krell DT-10 CD player Krell KRC-HR preamp Krell Reference 64 digital processor/power supply Martin Logan Statement speaker system (front left & right) w/custom Krell KBX crossovers (2) Martin Logan Logos speaker (center) Martin Logan Sequel II speakers (sides) (2) Infinity IRS V speaker system (surrounds) w/custom Krell KBX crossovers (2) Velodyne ULD18 powered subwoofers (2) Grado HP 1000 headphones Stax SR Lambda Pro headphones (2 pair) Transparent Audio MusicLink Reference interconnects, MusicWave Reference speaker cables Transparent PowerLink power cords and power-conditioning equipment Transparent Audio video cables DINING ROOM Pioneer Elite PRO91 rear-projection TV Martin Logan Quest speakers (2) Krell KSA-200 power amp KITCHEN Mitsubishi CS-35803 direct-view TV Panasonic AG-WI multi-format VCR BEDROOM Pioneer Elite PRO107 rear-projection TV Sony KP-61XBR28 rear-projection TV Pioneer Elite CLD-97 LD player RCA DSS satellite system Mitsubishi U80 S-VHS VCR Sony SLV-R1000 S-VHS VCR Krell CD-DSP CD player Krell KRC preamp Wadia 15 Digital Decoding Computer Harman/Kardon AVP1 surround processor Martin Logan Monolith III speakers (front right & left) (2) Martin Logan Quest speakers (surround) (2) Martin Logan Logos speaker (center) Krell KMA-200 power amps (2) Krell KAS-200 power amps (2) Denon POA-6600 power amp Back in the mid 90's

 

[chinesekiwi]

Anyway talknig about Jacko vs. Elvis, both were pioneers in American popular music but for different reasons.

Jacko = breaking down the racial barrier in pop music + popularisation of choreography.
Jacko's early music videos (e.g. Thriller, Billie Jean) can't be matched for depth and story even to this day.
Elvis = the fusion of African-American music elements into mainstream America.

 

[jonathanjong]

Wait, back to the RS2s. I'd wear RS2s in public. Wouldn't many of you? It's not like we wear exclusively closed headphones out.

 

[Spraj]

Shameless bump is shameless, but John Frusciante (See: Red Hot Chili Peppers, 10 solo albums) is an audiophile. Judging by the contents of his house, he's definitely an audiophile.

 

[nhancakes]

what does he have?

 

[davidhunternyc]

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Originally Posted by saintalfonzo /img/forum/go_quote.gif Elvis regurgitated the music of black musicians into a form white parents found acceptable, except for the pelvis gyro-action part.

I used to think the same thing too until I went to Graceland. I have never been an Elvis fan and I went to Graceland kicking and screaming because my friends wanted to go there. The house was as kitch as I thought it would be and I quickly got a headache. I left the tour and just went off exploring on my own. There is another house on the property that is more like a museum explaining Elvis's roots and his indebtedness to the blues. I found this part very interesting. Over loudspeakers I could hear the original blues version of "Jailhouse Rock" and then I heard Elvis's version. I have never heard the blues version before and I was quite taken by it, but then again, when I heard Elvis's contrasting version of "Jailhouse Rock" I was completely blown away by it. Elvis took the blues version and doused it with acid (one could argue that Led Zepplin did the same thing a decade later). It was shocking to hear side by side and I could immediately see why, in the context of the times, he was considered a threat to common culture. I really liked the museum part of Graceland because it wasn't trying to hide any of Elvis's influences and I was able to study the blues and Elvis's early music together. It was an education for me. I still don't listen to Elvis but I will never say a disparaging word about his artistic talent.